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Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration
of music, metal and motorcycles. Street Vibrations offers poker
runs, live entertainment, ride-in shows, stunt and bike shows
and more to more than 50,000 biking enthusiasts. This event is
so big, it rocks at several locations throughout the region. Major
event venues are planned in downtown Reno, historic Virginia City,
Battle Born Harley-Davidson in Carson City and Chester's Reno
Harley-Davidson Dealership. Rides to what Mark Twain called “the
fairest picture the whole Earth affords”, Lake Tahoe - provide
unparalleled natural beauty. Flirt with Lady Luck during poker
runs and scavenger hunts. It’s HOG heaven! Don’t miss
America’s Finest Custom Bike Builder’s Expo managed
by Mondo Porras of Denver's Choppers to view the latest creations.
Check out the Tattoo Expo for body art extraordinaire. Swell with
pride in your country at the ceremonial flag raising followed
by our Clebrity Host, Erik Estrada on the main stage. Wet your
whistle at the bikini bar with bartenders from the International
Bikini Team inside the Reno Ballroom and at the Hog Town Bar in
the Eldorado Plaza. Listen to loads of local and regional bands
on 7 outdoor stages throughout the venue. Spend some money with
more than 250 vendors and many factory rigs selling everything
for your motorcycle and more. Be sure to check out the Harley-Davidson
demo fleet and test drive the latest models of Harley-Davidson
bikes.

You can register as a Street Vibrations®
participant online or at the Reno Ballroom at 4th and Center St.
in downtown Reno. Registered VIP's get an official t-shirt, ride
pin and hog tag, poker runs, scavenger hunts, VIP parties, ride-in
show, slow bike races and secured VIP parking.

A portion of the proceeds benefits the Juvenile
Diabetes Association. The event is open to all motorcycles.

Celebrities, Stunt Shows, Rockin' Bands and Beautiful Women

ERIK ESTRADA
Erik Estrada is famous for his dynamic portrayal of Officer
Francis 'Frank' Poncherello affectionately known as “Ponch”
in the hit TV show, 'CHiPs', and became a household name.
Erik received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame which
he proudly dedicated to all the women and men in law enforcement.
Erik continues to be a great supporter of police officers
organizations and has actually joined the ranks of law enforcement
six years ago by becoming a sworn reserve police officer
for the Muncie P.D. in Indiana and a sworn deputy sheriff
in Bedford County in Virginia.
Erik has been a fan favorite at appearances at Street Vibrations
in Reno, NV, Hollister, CA and Northern Thunder in Minneapolis,
MN motorcycle festivals.

See Erik at our "Police on Parade" event on Thursday
at 6:00 pm at the Eldorado plaza main stage

MONTE PERLIN'S GLOBE OF
DEATH
He was Arnold Swartzenegger’s stunt double in Terminator
3. He also acted in the movie, The Wager, starring country
music legend Randy Travis. He has performed stunts in many
other Hollywood movies.
Motorcycles have always held an aura of excitement and a
little danger. While some people like to ride motorcycles
for pleasure and a few might ride on the job, here’s
someone who has turned his love of motorcycles into a way
of life. Roadshows, Inc. has proudly produced Monte's stunt
shows in rallies such as Hollister, CA, Palm Springs, CA,
Mammoth Lakes, CA, Ocean Shores, WA, Milwaukee, WI and of
course, Reno, NV.
Today, Monte is one of the most respected stuntmen in the
business. At his home outside Hollywood, CA, he spends hours
honing his skill on motorcycles of all kinds from street
rockets to motorcross. Monte says, “I dedicated my
life to stunts and whatever God would use that I would give
Him the glory. I’ve stuck to my guns on that one.”

Daily shows on Virginia Street next to the Circus Circus
Hotel Casino

INTERNATIONAL BIKINI TEAM
The International Bikini Team Model Search is one of the
largest pageants in the world and is one of the most extensive
promotional modeling systems, working with more than 500
different national brand clients each year. These beautiful
young ladies compete for over $10,000 in cash, prizes, trips
and modeling contracts each year.

By popular demand, the International Bikini Team has returned
to Street Vibrations for the past 5 years and showcased
at rallies in Ocean Shores, WA, Minneapolis, MN and Hollister,
CA for Roadshows, Inc.

Meet and Greets Thursday - Saturday. Be sure to visit the
Bikini Bar in the Reno Ballroom Thursday - Saturday

ZEPPARELLA The All-Female
Zeppelin Powerhouse
How to honor the legacy of a band deemed sacred? To tread
on holy ground is perilous, and must be done with the intent
and spirit of a disciple—Pay attention to the intricacies
of the magic, explore the far ends of the innovation, strive
for ever-growing ability, and let the purity of the love
for the music drive it all. Now more than ever, San Francisco
Bay Area based Zepparella explores their own improvised
magic within the framework of Zeppelin’s mighty songs!
All band members participate in both vocals and instrumentation.
Roadshows, Inc. has produced Zepparella in Hollister, Ca,
Ocean Shores, WA and this year marks their 4th engagement
in Reno, NV.

Friday night Headliner on the Eldorado plaza main stage

HELL’S BELLES
World Famous All-Female AC/DC Tribute Band
Hell's Belles are first and foremost dedicated AC/DC fanatics.
The band is a part of a huge community of devotees to one
of the greatest rock-n-roll bands in the world. This is
what Hell's Belles strives to deliver with mechanical precision
and passionate fury. AC/DC is the tenth-best-selling band
in the United States and one of the world's best-selling
bands of all time and was recently inducted into the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame.
Hell's Belles have had standing room only performances in
Ocean Shores, WA for the past several years.

Saturday night Headliner on the Eldorado plaza main stage

JOURNEY REVISITED
Journey dominated arenas worldwide in the late 70’s
, 80’s and the amazing comeback in the mid 90’s.
What if you could see a band like that again? Treat yourself
to Journey Revisited – “Reliving the Glory Days
of Journey” – a concert recreation of the band
covering its greatest smash hits from 1978 – 1996.
Journey got their start in the San Francisco Bay area and
has recorded nearly two dozen albums with hit songs like
“Don’t Stop Believing” and “Wheel
in the Sky”.

Thursday Headliner on the Eldorado plaza main stage

BEER DRINKERS AND HELLRAISERS
Formed in 2011, Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers are the
Bay Area’s own, Ultimate ZZ Top tribute. Paying homage
to Americas best rock n roll band in history, the band dedicated
its self to not only playing ZZ Tops music down to every
detail, but have the real beards and stage get ups as well!
A must see and they will blow your mind!

Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoon headliner on the
Eldorado plaza main stage

SKYNNYN LYNNYRD
It's about the music... real, honest and often edgy. Skynnyn
Lynnyrd has stripped the music of the legendary band down
to its finest detail and re-assembled it... not as a cover
but as it was intended. Every nuance and detail is pursued
with passion and determination... to be performed as if
by the original band. Skynnyn Lynnyrd is the "Reloaded"
Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Reno Tahoe isn’t your basic vacation destination. It’s a collision of contrasts. This is where majestic mountains converge on high desert. Where wildlife meets urban grit. You can crowd surf all night and paddleboard all day. Support a start-up and down a craft brew. It’s where you can see, do and be near anything, as long as you’re fueled by ambition. So, what’s first? Go to VisitRenoTahoe.com.

If you’re looking for an awesome event to attend today,
this weekend or in the coming months, look no further. The Reno
Tahoe Events & Festivals brochure is chock-full of hundreds
of unique, exciting and memorable experiences. Click on the image
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